Was the light suppose to come with batteries of some sort?..I have put on charge forever..no light without plugging in
41511
There should be a rechargeable battery in the clip area. I have not used my light since June and still have power in it. I have charged the lamp 1X since my original purchase in springtime, using it several times weekly in March, April, May, June. I'd say you have a defective product!
41512
No the battery is built into the base and is rechargeable via a separate cable plug-in. I believe that the orchestra model may be the only one like this and that all others do require replaceable batteries.
41513
Yes. They are rechargeable batteries. It sounds like your light is defective.
41514
Mine did not have accessible batteries but holds a charge. I plug it in for a couple of hours and then it works beautifully for several hours until it needs a recharging
403261
I don't think so, I am having the same problem with my light. I know it won't be long I will have to change the battery because of it. I just hope its not dead when I get ready to use it.
140780
I had the same problem with my initial order of this item; therefore I requested an exchanged and once again the item was not functioning. I suppose to light up once the batteries are installed. Unfortunately, I finally requested a full refund. I think it's probably due to their shipping method (soft packaging via USPS) which can damage the interior components.
627570
This light should take a AA battery. Make sure you put it in correctly and there is contact front and rear. Yep possible you did get a defect also.
1634317
I'd do this: Buy a replacement battery and try it to see if it works. Eventually you'll need an extra battery anyhow. If it doesn't work, return the light. If it does work, keep it. The time spent returning the item over just a bad battery probably isn't worth the time and effort.
696758
It should have come with at least a half charge, but maybe this one didn't. Plug it in and watch for a solid blue light.....some are red lights....mine was blue. Then see what happens. Hope this helps.
510460
Sounds like a defect, I would contact somebody and get a new one. Hopefully they'll take care of you because this is a great light. I ordered mine months ago and carry it with me everywhere and it works like a champ! I haven't had to change the batteries yet either!
2025816
You will need to plug it in and charge it first. Then the light should come on...
875622
Sorry it took me so long to respond. There's a little button right next to where you plug in the cord. It almost looks like a little light itself.
1638527
Didn't get a charger with the light. Uses 18650 batteries. Had to provide own batteries & charger.
1476803
Hi Grumbler, good question! The light comes with one 18650 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and a charger. There is also an adaptor for 3xAAA batteries which you can also use should you choose (AAA batteries not included)
1862686
sorry I had to return this item as, I charged it for almost ten hours and still nothing turned on. Also I never noticed a red light I believe that the one I got was ruined.
1496510
I don't know I was wondering the same thing. I thought it was suppose to have no batteries however mine came with batteries in it.
2095440
Like I said, I have not charged mine by USB. Just plug it in and see, it won't hurt it. It will probably take longer to fully charge by USB than by direct sunlight, so just leave it charging overnight and check it the next morning. I found that they only way to make the light go out is by covering the solar screen, or putting the lantern in the dark. It seems to glow otherwise because any light seems to charge it in some manner.
407818
I would make sure those batteries are recommended for the light. I would also make sure they are installed properly. Some batteries are also required to charge a certain amount of time before you can use them. The batteries could be defective. I would take them somewhere like Batteries Plus and have them test the batteries. Hope this helps.
1961034
Sorry for getting back to you very late...I plugged the AC adapter into the light and it did turn on, but this does not say that it is running off the adapter and not just the battery. I would suspect it was running off the adapter. I could experiment and drain the battery then do this again. I modified my light by replacing the internal 750mAh battery with two external 2000 mAh batteries. Each will keep the light going for about 1:45 mins for a total of about 4 hrs of use. That is good for my long ghost hunts.
1934943
mine did that initially. i left it charge for 10 hours then used it till it was dim. After the second charge the light went off when i assumed it was charged. hope that helps.